Five Nights at Freddy's is shaping up to be one of the cinematic events of the year as the adaptation of one of the most successful video games of the last decade. That said, before you enter the theater with your popcorn, you should know that it won't be an exact copy of the game. The clearest evidence of this is a significant change in its story.
In recent weeks, new details about the Five Nights at Freddy's movie have emerged. Furthermore, several creatives close to the production have revealed information about what they have done. Thanks to this, we know that it promises to be faithful to the video game and its universe but will also take liberties to create a film with greater depth in its characters.
What will be the most significant difference in the Five Nights at Freddy's movie?
If you played Five Nights at Freddy's, you know that one of the key elements of the story is that Mike Schmidt, its protagonist, is completely alone. Thus, as the security guard at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, he has to survive several nights against the threats of the restaurant's animatronics.
The big change is that, at the beginning of the story, Mike Schmidt will not be alone. Not in his personal life, nor when working at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. This is known because it is confirmed that he has a sister named Abby, and the reason he works at this terrifying restaurant is to earn money to support her.
But who accompanies Mike in the restaurant? Unfortunately, it's Abby. So, he not only has to worry about surviving but also about finding a way to save his sister.
Who is Abby Schmidt?
Abby Schmidt is an original character created for the Five Nights at Freddy's movie. She is a 10-year-old girl who is Mike Schmidt's sister, and he has been taking care of her since their parents' death.
"Abby, Mike's little sister, is curious and brave, with a creative mind and keen intuition. A bit lonely, she keeps her thoughts and feelings secret and expresses herself mainly through drawing.
Abby has grown up without her parents and raised by her unreliable brother, so she has learned to fend for herself. However, she is still a child, emotionally vulnerable, full of imagination, and not exempt from the normal outbursts of a 10-year-old girl," says Abby's official description.
There are already several theories on the internet about what Abby's true role will be in the Five Nights at Freddy's story. These ideas contain spoilers for the entire saga, so we'll save them for another occasion, but everything points to her being a character with a lot of potential.
Why will the Five Nights at Freddy's movie be different from the game?
If you're wondering why Five Nights at Freddy's will have this significant difference, the answer is crucial: everything indicates that the film will take place in a different timeline.
So far, no member of the creative team of Five Nights at Freddy's has confirmed this; however, it is common for adaptations of games, comics, and even manga not to be part of the established canon. Thus, considering that there is such a significant difference, it's most likely to take place in a different timeline.
Undoubtedly, it will be interesting to see how the narrative of Five Nights at Freddy's evolves with these changes. We will keep an eye on it and let you know if we learn about another change in the story.
What do you think of this change? Do you believe that Five Nights at Freddy's will present a timeline that will satisfy horror indie experts? Tell us in the comments.
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